HoP 334 - Chance Encounters - Reviving Hellenistic philosophy
History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps
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The Quest for Ancient Manuscripts: Humanism and the Care of Books
This chapter examines the passionate efforts of early 15th-century humanist scholars in their quest for ancient manuscripts. It highlights the importance of manuscript copying, the value of books as handmade treasures, and the intellectual engagement scholars had with these texts through annotations.
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